Chelsea & Caleb – 12.30.11
 March 10, 2012
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A year after filming the wedding of Caleb’s sister Haylee, I had the pleasure of capturing Caleb & Chelsea’s wedding at Northview Christian Church in Danville, followed by their reception at the Washington Township Pavilion Center in Avon.  After the couple’s first meeting at the altar, we all headed to the Hendricks County Court House for some photos with Barry Lewis of BPL Images in the stunning atrium.  Then we returned to the church for their beautiful ceremony and a sparkler exit.  An Eiffel Tower structure added a touch of Paris to the pavilion, and Evan of DJs Direct kept the party in full swing, even as the happy couple stepped away for a few fun shots in the Happy Snaps Photobooth.

Photo by BPL Images

Jessica & Michael – 11.5.11
 February 16, 2012
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Jessica & Michael are a hilarious couple who kept me in stitches throughout their wedding day, from their elegant morning ceremony at The Church of the Redeemer through their blast of a reception at the Ault Park Pavilion Cincinnati.  God was clearly looking down on this couple throughout the ceremony, as this perfect ray of light kept finding its way to them through the stained glass windows at all of the key moments.

The reception took place in the majestic pavilion in the center of the stunning Ault Park, where designer Tim Lieber expertly pulled a little bit of the park’s fall colors into the event space.  The delicious brunch provided by Chef’s Choice provided the fuel needed to get the guests through the Clyde Brown Band‘s energetic set.  The highlight of day had to be the father of the bride’s clarinet serenades to his beloved daughter.  After some fun pictures with photographer Erika Rice, Jessica & Michael exited in style into their new life together.  Huge thanks to former clients Chelsea & Tom Crabtree for referring such a wonderful couple to us!

Image by Erika Rice Photography

Braca & Rob – 10.29.11
 February 5, 2012
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I had a wonderful time filming Braca & Rob’s beautiful wedding and reception at the gorgeous Indiana Roof Ballroom.  Coordinator Rayna Traylor (who referred Braca & Rob to us) did a marvelous job of overseeing the evening’s events, and J.P. Parker Flowers did their usual amazing work at the Roof.  Photographer Morgan Matters, sporting a sparkling new ring from her own engagement the previous night, was a blast to work with as always.  It’s not easy to fill the sizable dance floor there, let alone for a one man band, but keyboardist Matt Roush pulled it off wonderfully.  The musical highlight of the evening, however, belonged to the stunning bride herself, who surprised the groom with a pre-recorded rendition of her singing “Hallelujah,” which played as they cut their cake.

Image by Morgan Matters Photography

Amanda & Alex – 10.28.11
 February 4, 2012
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I’ll never forget my dear friend Amanda’s giddiness when she first told me she started dating Alex during their days at the Omni Severin Hotel, or the day we hung out in the Conrad Indianapolis lobby for an hour talking at length about their wedding day…a whole year before they got engaged.  So it was truly an honor finally to be there to witness and film their big day.  After preparations in Amanda’s suite at the Conrad followed by an emotional first meeting in the penthouse, I joined photographer Andrew Scalini for some stunning pictures on the rooftop and around downtown before heading to the ceremony in the Indiana Landmarks Center, a former church that has been transformed into an incredible event space.

The reception took place down the hall in a dramatic two-story rotunda, tastefully appointed by Paul’s Flowers with setup help by Gene Huddleson of Detail+Design, with intimate spaces on both levels for the guests to savor the many delightful surprises served by Hoaglin Fine Catering.  After many tearful speeches (“It runs in the family,” joked her brother as he broke down), the celebration was on, led by the Endless Summer Band with a memorable appearance onstage by Amanda’s godmother.  Planner Monica Richard of Detail+Design was with all of us every step of the way to make sure everything ran perfectly, and it was such a treat to spend a fun evening with so many industry friends among the guests and vendor team.

Photo by Andrew Scalini

Lindsay & Michael – 10.22.11
 February 3, 2012
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Lindsay & Michael had a lovely, music-filled wedding ceremony at First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana, followed by a gorgeous waterfront reception at Harrison Lake Country Club.  The striking church with the imposing bell tower was designed by famed architect Eliel Saarinen (whose son designed the Gateway Arch), and made a great backdrop for photos by Melissa Marie Photography, as did the stunning Irwin Gardens following the ceremony.  The fall-themed interior decor provided by Detail+Design looked incredible, as did their transformation of the country club.  D+D’s Katina Kaisher (who referred Lindsay & Michael to us) did a fabulous job of keeping the whole day running smoothly, and the DJs of 6:7 Entertainment kept the reception hopping.

Image by Melissa Marie Photography

Safe Coverage Foundation – 12.6.11
 January 28, 2012
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Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl safety Antoine Bethea invited many of his fellow playmakers and friends to the Colts Grille for a launch party and fundraiser for his new charity, the Safe Coverage Foundation, benefiting youth in several communities.  There were some very sweet auction items including signed jerseys by the likes of Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Albert Pujols, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and of course Peyton Manning.  I had a blast mingling with Antoine and other Pro Bowl players such as Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Joseph Addai &  Robert Mathis, and it was great to catch up with team captain & former client Gary Brackett (who confirmed that he loved his wedding film – yay!).  The gals from Eventfull Planning, along with Molly Connor Photography, Pink Poppy Ink,  Sweet Pea Floral and Evans Audio Visual, did a superb job of not only implementing the event, but handling the very busy checkout line after a successful evening.

Wish Upon a Wedding Blissful Wishes Ball – 11.14.11
 January 28, 2012
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I’ve been honored to be involved with Wish Upon a Wedding over the past year, and what a year it has been! From our launch in January through two wishes granted, the Indianapolis chapter has been one of the most active in the country, in large part due to the many event industry friends who have supported us tremendously in our efforts to provide weddings for couples facing life-altering circumstances.

Our final big event of the year was the Blissful Wishes Ball, held at the Conrad Indianapolis, which gave us an opportunity to raise additional awareness and funds, say “thank you” to a lot of people, and announce yet another wish to be granted this spring. Here are some highlights from a very fun and inspiring evening!

Courtney & Ross – 10.15.11
 January 17, 2012
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A few years after filming Amanda & Michael’s wedding, I was excited to film the wedding of Michael’s twin sister Courtney & Ross at East 91st Street Christian Church, followed by their reception at the Eiteljorg Museum.  Prior to the ceremony, photographer Dawn Fisher of Galleria Studios & I captured some fun shots of the bridal party, which included many of our previous as well as future clients.  The reception looked fantastic thanks to colorful decor by Circle City Designers, and the service by Kahn’s Catering was top notch.  The DJs of PBJ Entertainment presided over a lively evening of dancing, highlighted by a cameo appearance by Purdue Pete, and the flutter fetti sendoff was the perfect way to top off a glorious day.

Sijia & Matt – 10.2.11
 January 13, 2012
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Sijia & Matt enjoyed a picture-perfect fall day for their wedding and reception at the Mansion at Oak Hill.  Along with Dawn & Mike Fisher of Galleria Studios (who referred the couple to us), we captured some nice shots under the canopy of trees which later became the backdrop for their beautiful and emotional ceremony, highlighted by a unique rose ceremony that Sijia & Matt will recreate on their anniversaries.  The bride looked stunning in her dress as well as makeup by Karen Hall.  The flowers by Jan Johnson of Belle Fleur added elegance to the ballroom for the reception, which was expertly presided over by Jeremy Gearries of DJs Direct.  The big day concluded in style with Sijia & Matt’s grand exit in an Antique Limousine provided by Jack Gambs.

Photo by Galleria Studios